New Year’s Resolution: Your GED
Happy New Year!
A new year is starting, and now’s the time to get back on track with your GED. Promise yourself, you’ll have your GED this year… even in the next few months. You can do it!
Sunflower Writes:
I’m such a big procrastinate person I was doing so well studying I got sick for a minute now I’m finding all and every excuse in the book not to start studying for my GED again. Is anyone here having the same problem where you just feel like you cant do it so why bother.You see I’m scared of succeeding why I don’t know maybe its because I was always told I would never be anything in life.I know I have to pass this GED test if I want to give my kids a better life.Sometimes I wonder if i’m the only person like this out there I hope not because its not a good feeling …….
Leonard Replies:
It’s a new year… time to make new year’s resolutions! I know a lot of people who feel like you do, who procrastinate and put off studying for their GED. And I know a lot of GED teachers who see students drop out when they’re really close to succeeding, too. You’ve hit the nail on the head, when you say you’re “scared of succeeding.” A lot of people feel the same way, but not a lot of people talk about it.
The truth is, success can be scary–especially when you haven’t had a lot of it. How would it change your life? And what if you can’t really do it after all? The truth is, you can do it. And it can change your life. But you’re in control of those changes, of what you choose to happen for yourself and your family. You know that you want something better. So, just take a deep breath.
The best way to get through it is to take things one step at a time. Don’t think too far into the future. Just think, every day, “today I will study 1/2 hour.” Okay. Just that. That’s not too hard, or too frightening. It’s just 1/2 hour. Make it your BIG priority. Your promise to yourself every day. Focus on just that: studying 1/2 hour a day. Take it one subject at a time, the easiest subject first. And when you’re ready with a couple of subjects, take the GED test, and get those subjects out of the way. Then you can move forward, with some success already under your belt. One small step at a time. You don’t need to worry about what will happen after you get your GED. Just focus on what’s right in front of you.
To avoid procrastinating, make a rule: you’ll never miss two days’ studying in a row. If you miss one day, don’t kill yourself about it. Just get right back on the horse. You can do it!
Now’s the time for New Year’s Resolutions. And you can get your GED with plenty of the year left over to celebrate and relax. Promise yourself a vacation from worrying about stuff for a few months after you get the GED. So you don’t have to face any big decisions right away… just take some time to be happy and feel like you’ve accomplished something.
You can do it. And if you need help with a study plan, call 1-877-480-7780. Just keep going!
GED Math: Fractions
Curtis has an article about adding and subtracting fractions and a good practice problem about using fractions in everyday life.
Do you have any questions? Do you need more explanations? Are you having trouble with a specific math question, or an area of math? Be sure to contact Curtis to ask for math help.
More GED Stories
All across the U.S., people like you need to get their GED…so you’re not alone in what you’re trying to do. Read what other GED students are doing, and get motivated to get your own GED.
Mary Jo’s a mom who hopes she can get her GED.
Mina needs her GED because she’s got something to give.
Victor has a CPA degree in his country, but now he needs a GED.
Becky wants to feel better about herself by getting her GED.
Share your story and your successes! If you want to motivate yourself, post your success story when you pass your first test… or all of them. We want to hear about your personal story…so share your GED story with us.
GED Reading: Taking Notes
Maria has another good study skill for you… how to take notes to improve your learning.
If you have any problems, questions, or comments on reading for the GED, ask Maria.
